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So you're the one that broke Strava!
Wel done on getting out!
It strikes me from reading your OP that motivation isn't really the problem, opportunity is. As your ride today emphasised the time on the bike is good for all kinds of motivation.
With that in mind how about considering....
Take the bike to work (or get a beater) and take an hour during your (long) workday. You may well find that helping with stress, motivation and energy.
Or consider commuting. Depending on distance maybe not every day.
Am unaware of your domestic situation but what about a homehelp/cleaner person who comes in once or twice a week. Expense yes, but look at the benefits.
Food. I've no idea what kind of cook you are but if you have a freezer there is no shortage of healthy meals you can make, portion and freeze. After a few goes in the kitchen you can have a variety of choices in your freezer. Take one out in the morning and it's ready for reheating in the evening.
There are some very simple recipes (chili was my favourite) that are idiot proof.
Cooking can be very satisfying but if it's not your thing ask around. Someone may be looking for a few extra quid in the run up to Christmas.
Your sleeping weekend may simply be down to your body reacting to overwork. No harm to schedule a gp visit (more time!) anyway.
And yes, it looks like work needs some strategic attention. I've no idea how much control you have over that.
I don't see any "me me me" ramblings, just someone who sees a problem and asking for advice. A lot of us have been there.
Well done on getting out and the best of luck going forward.
Wel done on getting out!
It strikes me from reading your OP that motivation isn't really the problem, opportunity is. As your ride today emphasised the time on the bike is good for all kinds of motivation.
With that in mind how about considering....
Take the bike to work (or get a beater) and take an hour during your (long) workday. You may well find that helping with stress, motivation and energy.
Or consider commuting. Depending on distance maybe not every day.
Am unaware of your domestic situation but what about a homehelp/cleaner person who comes in once or twice a week. Expense yes, but look at the benefits.
Food. I've no idea what kind of cook you are but if you have a freezer there is no shortage of healthy meals you can make, portion and freeze. After a few goes in the kitchen you can have a variety of choices in your freezer. Take one out in the morning and it's ready for reheating in the evening.
There are some very simple recipes (chili was my favourite) that are idiot proof.
Cooking can be very satisfying but if it's not your thing ask around. Someone may be looking for a few extra quid in the run up to Christmas.
Your sleeping weekend may simply be down to your body reacting to overwork. No harm to schedule a gp visit (more time!) anyway.
And yes, it looks like work needs some strategic attention. I've no idea how much control you have over that.
I don't see any "me me me" ramblings, just someone who sees a problem and asking for advice. A lot of us have been there.
Well done on getting out and the best of luck going forward.
Hi and hope you're all well 👍
I don't know about you guys and gals but, my cycling miles have taken a serious nose dive these last couple of month's.
Every night after work i would cock my leg over the bike and go exploring the countryside, but recently it's just not happening.
Work has gone ballisticly busy and with a lack of staff I'm constantly running around like an headless chicken trying to keep on top of it. This has had a knock on effect of having absolutely no energy left in the evening to get out there on the bike. In fact some day's I've gone to bed literally an hour after finishing work because I'm so knackered.
When the weekends come I'm then spending time catching up on the neglected house hold chores, keeping me away from my bike. Because spare time is short I've started eating unhealthy. Grabbing food on the go from petrol stations ect is not the ideal thing and realise this has got to stop before my six chins and five bellies make a unwelcomed return !!!!
I've also gone through a period of around 4 weeks, where my energy levels have been non existent. Just the other week i literally slept the whole weekend with just the odd hour being awake.
The odd times I've managed to get out on the bike have been amazing though. You can feel your whole mood lifting as the miles clicked by.
Obviously i don't want this situation to continue and hope things will change soon, where as i can get out there again and enjoy cycling fully, otherwise I'm going to have to make some changes in my work life. At one point when i was feeling so drained I was considering going to the doctors to see if ive got any underlying problems, because it got that bad.
Anyway enough of my "me me me" ramblings and hope you've not been in the same boat as me, but please tell if you've been through the same situation as me.
All the very best,
John